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IBS or constipation support group for kids

Posted by mommajane @mommajane, Sep 18, 2023

I'm looking for support groups for kids with IBS or chronic constipation. My 9-yr-old would really like to know some other kids with these issues. Can be online or in the Twin Cities. I'm having trouble finding anything for kids by searching online.

It would also be really helpful to find a counselor that regularly sees kids with GI issues, again either in the Twin Cities or online.

Cross-posted in the Digestive Health Group. Thanks!

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Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Sep 19, 2023

@mommajane
Welcome to Mayo Connect!
It is difficult for children to deal with constant GI upset.
Has your 9 year old seen a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
I have heard them say that constipation is one of the most common patient complaints.
If you live close to a University Medical Center with Pediatric specialists you could ask if they have counselors that are seeing children with GI problems.

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mommajane | @mommajane | Sep 19, 2023

Thank you! We will be seeing a pediatric gastroenterologist soon, but I was hoping we could get started on the associated emotional issues while waiting.

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Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Sep 20, 2023
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@mommajane

Thank you! We will be seeing a pediatric gastroenterologist soon, but I was hoping we could get started on the associated emotional issues while waiting.

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@mommajane
Let’s hope we’ll hear from other parent members!

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Cheyenne Peterson | @cheyennepeterson | Sep 21, 2023
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@mommajane

Thank you! We will be seeing a pediatric gastroenterologist soon, but I was hoping we could get started on the associated emotional issues while waiting.

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I have a 7 y/o daughter and we have been dealing with constipation issues since potty-training. We have been told by some school staff that she was showing “behavior issues” and they suggested to us that we show seek counseling for help with them. What emotional issues have you been seeing with your kiddo? I know mine was a lot shame/embarrassment based emotions which leads to other issues.

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